Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 728 8000About
Provided by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Please see: https://www.willkie.com/capabilities/practices/executive-compensation-employee-benefits
Chambers Review
A broad-ranging benefits and compensation practice, advising boards of directors and compensation committees on day-to-day matters as well as major corporate transactions. Also advises asset managers, investment banks and plan sponsors in connection with ERISA obligations.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher advised Franklin Resources on its agreement to acquire Putnam Investments from Great-West Lifeco.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team itself has both depth and breadth of knowledge as well as broader expertise for the full scope of issues we encounter."
"Willkie are extremely adept at helping us with creative solutions that work for all of our stakeholders."
"Overall, they're fantastic. They have all the resources necessary to get the work done."
"They understand the law and its application to help me get to the right business answer."
"The team itself has both depth and breadth of knowledge as well as broader expertise for the full scope of issues we encounter."
"Willkie are extremely adept at helping us with creative solutions that work for all of our stakeholders."
"Overall, they're fantastic. They have all the resources necessary to get the work done."
"They understand the law and its application to help me get to the right business answer."
Notable Practitioners
Jordan Messinger co-chairs of Willkie's executive compensation and employee benefits department. He is knowledgeable about compensation and benefits matters linked to corporate transactions.
"He is responsive, efficient and creative in enabling me to make a proper business decision."
"Jordan is always very helpful and knows the area inside and out."
Michael Katz is routinely engaged to advise on the executive compensation and employee benefits elements of corporate transactions.
"Michael is extremely detail-oriented and an excellent advocate."
Ranked Lawyers at
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
New York